3.4 Accepting a Donation from the Bank of Elk River
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs May 8, 2023
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.4 – Accept Donation
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
X Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
X Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution accepting a donation.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The Bank of Elk River continues to make the promotion of health and wellness in the Otsego Community a
priority. To show their commitment, they would again like to partner with the Parks and Recreation
Department to provide free and reduced recreational opportunities throughout the year.
2023 will mark ten years that The Bank of Elk River and the Parks and Recreation Department have
partnered to provide greater access to recreational opportunities within the community. During that time,
The Bank of Elk River has donated $60,000 and hundreds of volunteer hours.
The Parks and Recreation Department is thankful for The Bank of Elk River’s contribution and commitment
to the community and looks forward to continuing this partnership into 2023 and beyond. A representative
will be present during open forum to present this donation to the City Council.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Resolution 2023-30
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Resolution 2023-30 accepting a donation from the Bank of Elk River.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
N/A N/A
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CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO: 2023-30
ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM
THE BANK OF ELK RIVER
WHEREAS, The Bank of Elk River has made a cash donation of $8,000.00 to the City of Otsego; and
WHEREAS, the donation to the City is for the purpose of supporting community events, health and
wellness in the community and to provide free and reduced recreational opportunities throughout the
year; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 465.03 requires that all gifts and donations of real or personal property
be accepted only with adoption of a resolution of the governing body; and
WHEREAS, the City sincerely thanks The Bank of Elk River for their generous donation and for its support
of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO, MINNESOTA:
1. That the donation from the Bank of Elk River in the amount of $8,000 is hereby accepted.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 8th day of May, 2023.
MOTION BY:
SECONDED BY:
IN FAVOR:
OPPOSED:
CITY OF OTSEGO
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Jessica Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Audra Etzel, City Clerk